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Archived Boards => Machina Terra => The Archive => Archived Machina Terra Threads => Topic started by: Styxx on December 11, 2006, 01:22:07 pm
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I won't let all the content the team has already created go to waste. It's been a long time since we started, but this thing is this close to being done, it just seems like nothing is being done anymore. So, if anyone else cares about this project and wants to help out, let me know. I'm frankly considering opening the whole project just to see if it actually gets finished, it's been so long that no one is paying attention any longer, and the staff members that still care are too busy (I'm on the final stretches of my masters course and swamped with work, for example). Anyone else still cares about this? And anyone is willing to work on it?
Well, let me know. I want this thing to actually go somewhere someday.
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Okay, this time I SWEAR I will get more done this weekend.
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All wee need is FREDders! Or for the ones we have to actually FRED.
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I'm frankly considering opening the whole project just to see if it actually gets finished
If I can offer some advice -- don't do that. You'll get the bystander effect (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect) and nothing will happen. Plus, the plot will be given away. :)
Find some talented newbies and offer them a position. There are a bunch around. I'm sure they'd jump at the chance. :)
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People who dont help suck.
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So what, exactly, have you got left that you need assistance with?
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FREDding.
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As of December 21st and the end of finals, sure, I'll help.
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Wow, several years and my account still exists...
As of December 21st, I can try and offer some help. I've had some experience with playing with FRED before, and I did submit a (rather garbage though) mission to the Silent Threat mission design contest a long way back.
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:welcome:
(welcome back, that is :))
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People who dont help suck.
Sorry, Taristin, I've gotten 2 missions done, but I'm not sure about one of them because the original was so different from the description in the doc.
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People who dont help suck.
Sorry, Taristin, I've gotten 2 missions done, but I'm not sure about one of them because the original was so different from the description in the doc.
Erm. That wasnt directed at you :p Twas a general statement :p
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Fredding definately is the main problem. I mean, we have about one third of the missions, that only need some more polishing and 2/3rd that already have working skeletons (not exactly all of them, but the majority). I'm in no way capable of fredding anything since half a year and this state is holding on, since we have a lot of exams. I am still willing to carry this thing out to the end, although I'll gladly give the lead missiondesign position away, but there is just nobody willing to do this. We have alot of missions and it's quite a hard job to connect the things together. I do know my way around the storyline and I would like to offer advice in any means possible, but I simply don't have the time to Fred.
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I thought Shadow Wolf was doing much of your FREDding? Has he vanished again?
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I thought Shadow Wolf was doing much of your FREDding? Has he vanished again?
We haven't seen him for a while yes
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He went AWOL about a year ago, then out of nowhere, posted COW2 on GW and then disappeared again.
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I can't not promise you to do some testing. I just don't have the mood to get started, but when I do start testing, I promise to do a bunch.
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Testing is not the main problem, but fredding.
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Although I'm working on my own mod right now (quality should be Inferno-level, no matter how long working for that takes), I think I could spare some time on fredding for Machina Terra. There's just a bunch of questions I have:
Is there already a "script" of what those missions should be or should I design some fully from scratch using my creativity?
(would like some script more, all my creativity is going into my mod right now)
English is not my native language (I'm from Germany), so some of the text I write will surely have spelling/grammatical errors. Could this become a problem or do you have enough people to check this?
I'm not the best one with balancing a mission (usually it gets to easy), so I need some people to test my missions and give me feedback or do the final steps. Anyway, I don't think that should be the problem.
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Is there already a "script" of what those missions should
Yes we have scirpts ready for all missions
I need some people to test my missions and give me feedback
Everything will be tested
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Ok, let's give it a try. I'll do 1-2 missions and you guys tell me if you like them or not -> if I'm useful or not. If yes, I'll work on as many as I can, at least the following christmas holidays I should have the time to work fast, lateron I'm sure university will slow me down a bit. Just tell me what I need and where to download it.
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Ill try get something done by Wednesday, right now I'm not using my computer (hotel computer). I'll try upload them soon. I hope. :nervous:
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Would be cool if I can download it till thursday, cause till thursday I can use the fast connection in university. Oh, and it would be nice if you integrate some of the finished missions so I can check them. Every Fredder has a little different missionstyle and this way I can design my missions similar to the finished ones.
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Okay, if you still want me, I am good to go now.
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Same here. Keep in mind that I am a rather slow worker, though.
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Try contact Styxx.
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Slower than 5 years? :p
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Was it only 5 years? Can't remember that :D
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Maybe 7. :p
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Try contact Styxx.
Well Styxx is dead.
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Well Styxx is dead.
Looks like we'll have to go grave-robbing, then. I'll get my kit.
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My computer crashed. :sigh:
Hence my absence. I've got a new, better computer now and I'm going to download the files again soon...
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Well Styxx is dead.
To be more precise, Styxx determines the boundary between the land of the living and the land of the dead. Don't touch it, though, or you'll turn into a zombie or something.
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No, that's Styx.
And actually, if you're mortal ya die. But if you're partly immortal it burns away the mortal of it. Worth a shot if you're Greek I suppose.
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No, that's Styx.
Yeah, I was just punning. :)
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Hi, I'm back. Was out for a few days, sorry for that. I'm still on a paper-writing rampage right now that's taking most of my time, but we're accepting anyone who's genuinely willing to help out. So, just confirm here that you really want to try working on making/finishing a few missions, and I'll get you internal forum access. Thanks for all the replies, I honestly thought that this would pass mostly unnoticed.
:)
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Still waiting for something to work with... :)
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Check the MT internal, you can download the mission doc there (you have access now). There are threads detailing which missions are done, so you can work on one that's not done or is yet unfinished. You can also download the latest modpack and missions to check it out before starting work. :)
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I suppose you took me calling you dead personally.
Crap. :p
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I suppose you took me calling you dead personally.
Crap. :p
I clearly remember replying to your PM. :p
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Well then my messages were full or something, 'cuz all I've got is a PM from Turey from months ago.
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i'd love to FRED, as it seems kinda fun. but i'm just to lazy to get off my arse and put enough effort into something like FREDing. i don't know, i guess i'm just not patient.
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Well I sent PM to Styxx about joining the team, but he's away for some time. :sigh:
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MT 's nice. I like.
:nervous:
Anyway, MT's been coming along nicely lately. DarkShadow-'s been FREDding away. :)
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:P
Yeah, Styxx has been away quite some time. I hope he'll have the time to check the missionblock 3 discussion on this weekend, there're still some questions unanswered.
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I'm back, I'm back! Don't have much time today, but will have more time tomorrow and I'll look into everything. :)
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Hooray! *does a little dance*
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Taristin dancing. :wtf:
Anyway,whenever I complain about the Icanus, Woo always says that MT has a 20km thingy. Well, I say, we can because OUR Earth guys are cooler than the EA. :nervous:
And Qwer, you'll have to change your name to Swer.
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I invented the 20 Km long ship, dammit! :p
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We actually have 5 20km things! >..>;;
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five :eek: :eek2: :eek: :eek2: :eek:
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But our guys are cooler than the EA. With... You know.... ;)
Way cooler, I must admit!
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Whaddya know, Styxx is alive after all. :p
I was sleeping most of my holiday, and I don't know why. I'm still up for some FREDding though, even though Uni started again.
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But our guys are cooler than the EA. With... You know.... ;)
Way cooler, I must admit!
Now now people, lets not get into a "Earth Pissing" contest, someone always ends up getting hurt. (besides, Robotech Earth owns you all...) :drevil: Ooops!
And didn't Lucas invent that 64km thingy (forget what it's called) sounds a little BIGGER :lol: Size envy...
Glad to see some Fredders stepped up. I suck, so I wisely said nothing.
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And didn't Lucas invent that 64km thingy (forget what it's called) sounds a little BIGGER :lol: Size envy...
I mean on FS2. Before the Apocalypse, people mostly focused on smaller ships, thinking that the engine wouldn't support something so large properly.
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Then Inferno came along and stole our idea. In fact, the original Icanus was actually the Apocalypse.
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Uh you got that a bit wrong there.
We used the Apocalypse beta when the INF campaign was started. The 'original Icanus' is the current Icanus, the Apocaylpse and Icanus are two seperate ship designs, though both have really big guns :D
Our Icanus is used to counter the Gigas, which is our well known super ship.
The Apocaylpse was the first 20km uber ship, but the true Apocalypse hasn't been released yet, since I know there's quite a difference in quality between the beta and final models :)
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Woo, come work with us again :D
...Unless you got kicked out or something?
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No I wasn't kicked out, I just helped with the models now and then. The Apoc was a pain to get working originally, I remember that one took me quite some time :)
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Better continue working on INF:A2, there're some models inside I really want to have. :p
But you could have a look at turret 30 of the you know which GTVA destroyer-POF. :)
Edit: Sorry Taristin :nervous:
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Hey hey hey, censor ship names in the public!
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Does Woo still have private access?
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Not sure, maybe not since the forum software change. If he wants it, he just has to ask, though. He helped a lot already. :)
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hmm
i like to help aspecially with FRED sins i have not so much school
but the point is : im just started with fred ( i can build normal missions like some of the normal fs2 campaigne) and i dont want to screw this project.
but if you seriously need help than i want to help you all.
maybe you can put me to the test and let me build a test mission for you so you can see if im good enough or need more experience with fred
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As far as I know, FREDding is pretty much done with MT.
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As far as I know, FREDding is pretty much done with MT.
lol that explains why there isnt talked in this topic for over a month xD
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As far as I know, FREDding is pretty much done with MT.
Yes, they just need polishing. :)
We're closer to release than you think. I do believe that the main concern now is mods and effects.
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As far as I know, FREDding is pretty much done with MT.
wow, not many campaigns can boast that. Usually the sticking point isn't it ? :)
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Well we could actually release it now but it would suck ass x10.
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Ah, I thought the situation was bad.... you just have to polish the missions? Nice :yes:
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Polish ain't the word.
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Shut up ngtm1r.
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There is still more to do than just polishing, so please be real and stop flaming :rolleyes:
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Look, were doing what we can with the little time we have to do things. As usual, be patient and we shall deliver ;)
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Shut up ngtm1r.
What's wrong with ngt's comment?
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whats up with snail too?
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He came in and quit after a while... Meh....
Well propaganda is always a good thing...
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Polish is stuff like fixing the dialogue and soforth. I can't imagine you are done with balancing and all. :p Though honestly I never had the chance to look at most of the missions, which was one of the reasons I realized I didn't have the time.
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Maybe the real answer was... 'finish' the missions. Almost all the missions are already skeletons. They just need to be balanced and so forth.
But the real problem now I think is the mods...
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Well, the missions depend on the mods, so we can't finish the missions until all mods are done. Furthermore, I think 'finishing' and balancing the missions takes waaaaay more time then building the skeletons. Yeah, I didn't work much on the missions lately, got my new PC and Supreme Commander, so.... sorry. :p
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Well all are mods are done, they need upgrading is all.
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Well all are mods are done, they need upgrading is all.
need any help with that ? :D
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Does your name start with S? No? GO AWAY.
Styxx, Snipes, ShadowWolfIH, Snail, Slanker, Silver Dracon, etc. All our names start with S. 'cept for Raven2001 and DarkShadow. But you know.
Jokes aside, we need people who are good at modelling high-poly models.
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And texturing\convertion too :D
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I'm good a modeling high poly models, though I'm currently all tied up with SWC, but who knows, maybe when we're done I can help out..
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... but who knows, maybe when we're done I can help out..
This may sound weird coming from an MT staffer, but is that any time soon?
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Hehe, who knows. Gimme an idea of what it is that you're looking for, might be able to do a few things in my spare time to keep me from getting ISD-greeble-fatigue.
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Does your name start with S? No? GO AWAY.
Styxx, Snipes, ShadowWolfIH, Snail, Slanker, Silver Dracon, etc. All our names start with S. 'cept for Raven2001 and DarkShadow. But you know.
Jokes aside, we need people who are good at modelling high-poly models.
Well, i've wanted to change my name....but yknow, its rather impossible.
Anyhow, i wouldnt say im GOOD at modelling high-poly models, but i am learning. I guess i'll get back 2 u in bout a month. ;)
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Dont forget to send some of your work when you apply for the slav... erm volunteer position :P
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Dont forget to send some of your work when you apply for the slav... erm volunteer position :P
LOL will do. ;) To be honest, MT was the first mod i ever saw, and when i first laid eyes on the Apocalypse, i was in total awe. If i can help contribute to releasing a campaign that features that ship in it, then i will
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Hey, MT's not only about having a superhuge ship, it's got plot, you know! Plot! LOTS OF PLOT, DAMMIT!!
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That's what drew me to MT when I first got on this forum, was the plot potential I saw. I don't care about big ships (I didn't like inferno too much, had potential but it wasn't realized)
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We've got a ****load of plot, don't mock me.
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Does it follow up on events taking place after Capella, or does it have nothing to do with the original FS2 plotline at all?
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Read the fiction pages (http://mt.hard-light.net/fiction.html) of MT to give you an idea of the plot. All written by Dear Leader Kim Il Styxx.
Yes, it's set after Capella. :D
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yup, I think MT was the first of the new breed of MOD (circa 2000) that sucked me in by it's presentation and the hinted at plot. I'm still waiting and not going anywhere.
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Rest assured it won't come out any time too soon. Expect it maybe winter 2008. (I am being serious)
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8 years in the making, Believe me when i say, It has to be GODLIKE! The Video Game God's wouldnt allow a game to take that long and suck royal donkey balls!
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Rest assured it won't come out any time too soon. Expect it maybe winter 2008. (I am being serious)
:blah: I just read the fiction and started to get a little hyped about this.
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I wonder which will come out first ;
BWO or MT?
*starts inciting a race, with his own diabolical plan in mind to make them all work harder* :drevil:
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We're already racing for it, if you didn't notice. Racing very slowly.
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We're already racing for it, if you didn't notice. Racing very slowly.
Hope you win. ;)
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ST:R will win. :p
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Meh BWO will make it out first if we don't have a major reorganization of the way we work. MT internal is literally a mess!
We've got the work done but the organization is horrible. There are threads everywhere and progress is hard to keep track of. I expect BWO may be like that too... :blah:
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Er, yeah. We should reorganize. Good idea. :p
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so when is MT projected to be done?
whats the story anyway? I cant find any pages on the campaign itself..
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Click on the Machina Terra avatar underneath Styxx's (or any other MT member's) username.
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or snail. It shouldn't be hard to find his posts ;7
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Just check out http://mt.hard-light.net
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what about completion of the project? whens that supposed to come our way? *eagerness*
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or snail. It shouldn't be hard to find his posts ;7
:lol:
That's true...
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what about completion of the project? whens that supposed to come our way? *eagerness*
When it's done. This is a hobby, no one's paying us to do it, so it'll be done when it's done.
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what about completion of the project? whens that supposed to come our way? *eagerness*
And nobody is really able to tell you when we'll be done. We're not just unwilling to tell you (what we nevertheless are :D), but it's simply not possible to estimate when it'll be completed.
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i think everyone knows this, but thanks for posting it, i really think this will be another year thing, somewhere in 2008 i think this will be completed, everyone here has a life so that makes it hard, but from what i understand there is alot of fine tuning and some upgrades to look at and even some missions left to be done(well probably still under fine tuning) so yeah, this has been a long time running project. But all things are good to those that wait.
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It was estimated that [BWO] would be done in 04.
June, 2001.
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what about completion of the project? whens that supposed to come our way? *eagerness*
When it's done. This is a hobby, no one's paying us to do it, so it'll be done when it's done.
So, correct me if i'm wrong, but the only thing you guys havent finished yet is the missions?
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Nah, then it would just be the fault of us FREDders.
We're also polishing the models and need the backgrounds done. :P
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Well im no good at background texturing, but i know how to FRED, and voice act. :nod:
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So, correct me if i'm wrong, but the only thing you guys havent finished yet is the missions?
No, but the rest is a lot closer to done than the missions.
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Coolies. Well, good luck with it. ;)